Former Nintendo Employee Warns Company Faces Uncharted Territory After Major Leaks
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Former Nintendo employee Kit Ellis says the company is in uncharted territory following massive leaks from insider Natethehate that revealed upcoming Switch 2 games, including a Zelda Ocarina of Time remake and launch details for future Mario titles.
Nintendo is reportedly facing a level of internal alarm rarely seen in its history following a wave of massive leaks detailing its upcoming release slate. According to former Nintendo employee Kit Ellis, speaking on the Kit Krysta podcast, the company will be furious over the breach. The comments follow a detailed report by industry insider Natethehate, who outlined Nintendo's major launch plans for the remainder of 2026 and into 2027 in unprecedented fashion.
The leaks laid out a heavy lineup for the rumored Switch 2, spoiling several high profile announcements. Among the leaked titles is a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time slated for this Christmas, alongside a new Star Fox game and a fresh Switch Sports entry planned for the summer. The reports also point to upcoming projects like Splatoon Raiders, Rhythm Heaven Groove, and Fire Emblem Fortune Weave, plus enhanced editions of Pikmin 4 and Xenoblade 2.
While the sheer volume of upcoming software offers plenty for players to look forward to, the leak also brought disappointing news for platformers. Natethehate indicated that the next major 3D Mario game will not arrive in 2026, extending the long wait for fans who have been hoping for a follow up to Super Mario Odyssey. For the broader community, the situation highlights ongoing challenges with information security as players increasingly rely on predictable cadence and official reveals to fuel the hype cycle. Read the original report on IGN South Africa.
Tags: Nintendo, Switch 2, Zelda, Gaming News, Leaks
Original article: IGN South Africa